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Equinox Gold Corporation, a prominent player in the chemical and fertilizer minerals sector, is headquartered in California. Founded in 2017, the company has rapidly established itself within the mining and quarrying industry, focusing on the extraction and production of essential minerals, including salt and other niche products.
With operations primarily in North America and a commitment to sustainable practices, Equinox Gold stands out for its innovative approach to mineral extraction and processing. The company’s core offerings are distinguished by their high quality and adherence to environmental standards, positioning Equinox Gold as a leader in responsible mining.
Notable achievements include significant production milestones and a growing portfolio of projects that enhance its market presence. As Equinox Gold continues to expand, it remains dedicated to delivering value through sustainable resource management and operational excellence.
+5 vs industry average
Equinox Gold’s score of 23 is higher than 51% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Salt and Mineral Mining has above-average carbon intensity
The Salt and Mineral Mining industry has reduced its overall emissions by 42% since 2018
Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
Equinox Gold, headquartered in CA and operating in the chemical and fertiliser minerals, salt, and other mining and quarrying products industry, has disclosed its carbon emissions and climate commitments.
For 2025, Equinox Gold reported Scope 1 emissions of approximately 612,006,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 (market-based) emissions of approximately 46,450,000 kg CO2e, or Scope 2 (location-based) emissions of approximately 92,857,000 kg CO2e. In 2024, the company's Scope 1 emissions were approximately 301,539,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 2 emissions reaching approximately 50,168,000 kg CO2e. This follows 2023, where Scope 1 emissions were around 278,145,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions were approximately 49,635,000 kg CO2e. For 2022, Equinox Gold recorded Scope 1 emissions of approximately 281,742,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions of approximately 59,302,000 kg CO2e. In 2021, the company's Scope 1 emissions were approximately 270,452,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 2 emissions were about 108,011,000 kg CO2e. The company has not disclosed Scope 3 emissions data for any of these years.
Equinox Gold has committed to reducing its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 25% by 2030, using 2022 as its baseline year. The company reported a 4% reduction in GHG emissions compared to 2022 as of 2026, indicating progress towards its near-term, absolute reduction target covering all scopes. This emissions data and reduction target are directly from Equinox Gold Corp.
2025
Near-zero scope 1 & 2
Target to achieve near-zero emissions for direct operations and purchased energy
2030
62% reduction in total GHG
Vs 2019 baseline. Validated by SBTi. Includes full supply chain.
2040
50% reduction in Scope 3 intensity
Across purchased goods and services and logistics.
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